Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has stated that ensuring women’s effective participation in elections is far more critical than merely increasing their numerical voter turnout. He noted that standing in line to vote is not enough; women must have a real presence and influence Continue Reading

Bangladesh’s National Security Intelligence (NSI) has adopted a firm stance regarding officers posted at foreign diplomatic missions, placing consular and other critical roles under strict surveillance from Dhaka. Authorities have initiated strict measures against personnel who fled their posts, even as allegations surface that opportunistic groups are spreading Continue Reading

The license cancellation of 49 recruiting agencies, including Dahmashi Corporation Ltd., implicated in illegal immigration and various financial and criminal offenses, remains in effect. The Chamber Judge of the Appellate Division has stayed the High Court order that previously suspended the government’s license cancellation notification, thereby restoring the Continue Reading

Teachers and students protesting for the reinstatement of Professor Dr Abu Sadat Muhammad Sayem as vice-chancellor of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) said their movement is nearing a successful outcome. They said the government’s higher authorities have started discussions with teacher and student leaders about the overall situation. They expect Continue Reading

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged University of Dhaka (DU) to further improve the quality of education and bring the institution into the ranks of the world’s leading universities. He made the call on Sunday when a delegation led by DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr A.B.M. Obaidul Islam paid a courtesy visit to him at […]Continue Reading

The unrestricted entry of visitors and outsiders into Bangladesh Secretariat, the administrative centre of the government, has long raised concerns. There have been allegations of fake and illegal entry passes, irregularities by security personnel and unauthorised entry through different gates. The issue has gained renewed importance as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Continue Reading